DEBATE IN HOUSE OF LORDS ON ANNEXATION QUESTION.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3739, 10 July 1883, Page 3

DEBATE IN HOUSE OF LORDS ON ANNEXATION QUESTION.

THE CHOLERA CAUSING ONE HUNDRED DEATHS PER DAY.

THE RAVAGES OF THE TLAGUE CAUSING FEARFUL PANIC. THE BOMBARDMENT OF TAMATAVE. FEARED FRENCH RESIDENTS OF CAPITAL OF MADAGASCAR MURDERED. LONDON. July 3. In the House of Lords yesterday Lord Leamington submitted his motion in connection with the annexation of the Pacific, and in the course of a long speech strongly condemned the proposal. Earl Carnarvon folloAvcd on the other side, and warmly supported the proposed annexation, upon the successful carrying out of Avhich fie considered the essential welfare of the Australian colonies depended. He referred to the abuses which were being practised on the natives by Queensland planters, and urged this as an additional reason Avhy the islands should be brought under tho protection of the British CroAvn. He also pointed out that if England refused to endorse the action urged by the Australian colonies in regard to the annexation, it was probable that the territory would be seized by some European Poavci- Avhich might Avithin a short period be hostile to England. Lord Derby, the Sccrotary of Stato for tho Colonies, ojiposed the means urged by Earl Carnavan, and remarked that, though much stress had been laid upon the danger arising from foreign annexation, the English Government would consider such a step as an hostile act on the part of any nation. He Avas also of opinion that, before tho Governments of the Australian Colonies suggested or desired any poAvers of annexation, they should become federated and thoroughly in unison on the subject. With respect to the cruelties Avhich the natives of these islands were alleged to have been subjected by Queensland planters, he said that an Order in Council Avas in course of preparation, which, it Avas hoped, would have the effect of suppressing the abuses •jomplained of.

The London Press this morning express approval of the action taken by the Government.

In reply to Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Mr Gladstone stated in the House of Commons last night that the Government Averc prepared to offer every facility for the discussion of proposals to accept Boron dc Lcsseps' terms in connection with the construction of a second Suez canal. Mr Gladstone suggested that Sir Hicks-Beach should submit a definite motion on the subject, and ample time Avould then be alknved for debating it.

Mr Parnell and his followers are jublilant at the return ot Mr Healcy, the Home Rule candidate and protege of the Irish National League for Monoghan. A rumor has gained currency that, in the event of Mr Redmond's returning te Ireland, the Avarrant which is pending against him Avill bo enforced.

The authorities at Suez have announced that, in order to facilitate the navigation of the canal under the existing quarantine regulations, they -will make special arrangements for providing vessels with pilots.

A floating lazaretto hospital has been provided at Port Said for the reception of persons infected with the cholera. The ravages of the plague at Damietta are on the increase, and a fcarfui panic prevails. The number of deaths since the diseaso broke out has aA'eraged one hundred per day, and the utmost efforts of the authorities appear pOAverless to check progress. The Eiu-opcan Poavci-s join in censuring the English Government for Avhat they consider culpable neglect on their part. They assert that the responsibility of takingprecaution to prevent the further spread of the plague rests with England, as sho has assumed tho exercise of a certain control oyer the internal affairs of that country. A report haying gained currency that the plague had its origin in India, whence it was <:onvcj*od to Egypt, Earl Granville has officially declared that there is no truth Avhatever in the reportFull particulars of the bombardment of Tamative have iioav been received. It appears that the Hovas made no attempt to respond to tho French fire, but retreated without disorder during the bombardment. No subjects of the other countries wore injured, though some damage Avas done to English and American property. As soon as tho French obtained possession of the toAvn, Admiral Pierre established a garrison, iv Avhich he stationed a force of 500 men. The Hovas completely abandoned the town, and retreated into tho mountains iv the interior, Avith the evident object of remaining there until they received reinforcement-. The French residents at AntanariA-o have been expelled from that city, but as they have not reached the coast it is feared that they have been murdered by the natives upon the journey. The Russian Government have officially announced that they -will take uo actiou in

regard to the hostilities going on betAveen the French and Anamese.

Earl Granville has expressed his opinion that the claim brought forward by Baron Lesseps to a monopoly in connection with the Suez canal is unimpeachable. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. [Reuters Telegrams.]